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.enthation of the school house.


superintendent of schools, and the
school board as well, are entirely powerless
to remedy these defects in our school build
lngs when the remedy costs money. HE
who pays his money takes his choice" So
long as those who pay the taxes and elect the
city council to levy and expend them, clamor
more for reduction of taxation than for
healthful and safe school rooms for their
children, so long they must expect the latter
to be neglected.
feel it my duty at the present time to call
to the attention of citizens the fact that the
city council, through their committee of f.
nance, are probably this week to fix upon the
appropriations for the current year. If citi-
zens wish to see an adequate appropriation
made for the too long delayed proper yenti-
latlon and heating of the High School house,
now is toe time to demand it, and not silent
ly suffer the opportunity to pass, and then
complain OF the school authorities, who are
using their best exertions. apparently unaid-
ed, to bring about the desired RESULT
The chairman of the High School commit
tee has just secured estimates from an expert
for the proper heating and ventilation of this
building, and the estimated expense is only
$500; previous estimate obtained by the
same gentleman, two or three years since,
from other parties, amounted to $1,000; but
SO far from these estimates receiving any at
tention, even the plans and estimates were
never paid for.
A word to those Immediately interested
ought to be sufficient.
THOMAS lash,
Superintendent of Schools.
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Fire on Anderson Street.

Fire caught in an excelsior mattress in a
bedroom in Mr.. George N. Coyle's house at
No. s Anderson street, yesterday morning,
how, it is not known, but it is thought it
must have been Occasioned by matches in
the hands of children. 1t was washing day
and tubs of water were taken up and poured
on the flames. Mrs. Coyle's wife lost a
quantity Of valuable clothing, and the furni-
ture was badly hurt Mr.. Coyle had $1,000
insurance on furniture, clothing, etc, in the
United States Insurance Company with
Sterling Dow. Isaiah Daniels owned the
house. which was damaged about $500
worth, covered by an insurance of 1900.
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as mem
NE City Clerk
20 rules to which the con-
ii be required to confirm. Mr..
-, also suggested that the contractor
might be made responsible to the Board of
Health.
Alderman Smith said that revolution had
been worked In Portland in the past wear.
People might kick some but they would find
that there is a law which can be enforced.
Mr.. Smith moved to renew the contract with
Mr.. Taylor at the same rate $1,000 per an
mum, the contract to be made in accordance
with conditions imposed by the Board of
Health. The motion passed.
The Board then adjourned.
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Board of Health,

The members of the Board of Health ap-
pointed at the meeting of the Mayor and
Aldermen yesterday afternoon met immedi-
ately after and organized by the choice of
the following officers:
Chairman-Dr. c. ID. Smith.
Secretary and Executive oHicer-G. G. Burgess
Drs. Smith and Meserve visited the barque
Bremen just in from Buenos Ayres. The
barque had two cases Of cholera ON board
when she began her voyage but there were
no other cases and all the ships company
are now well. The Bremen willsaccordingly
be allowed to come up to the wharf.
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In an office less than mile from the State
House scrub woman was employed to wash
the floor While using her mop there hap
pened to be three gentlemen in the room, one
of whom nodded in his chair and fell asleep.
One of his friends, addressing the woman,
said, "Pll give you dollar if you will kiss
the sleeper?" the other repeated the offer
and the reply was If they would hand over
the money she would do as requested. The
two men agreed to the proposition paid over
the two dollars and the woman crept eau
tiously up to the drowsy individual and sud-
denly planted good square smack ON his
upturned face. He awoke, and when the
situation was explained to him told the wo
man that she did just right and commended
her for her enterprise.
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I'm Insolvency.


Court OF Insolvency for the County Of Cumber-
land State OF Maine. April IL, A. D.1557.
In case Of WILLIAM Il. SHEAFE, JR InsOlyent
Debtor.
THIS is to give notice, that on the eleventh
IL day OF April, A. ID. 1887 Warrant In In
s0lvency was issued by Henry Q. Peabody, Judge OF
the Court OF Insolvency for said County Of Cum
berland against the estate Of said
WILLIAM y. sHEAFE, JR, Of Portland,
adjudged to be an Insolvent Debtor, on petition
OF said Debtor, which petition was filed on the
eleventh day of April, A. ID. 1887, 10 which
date interest on claims Is TO be computed.
That the payment OF any debts 70 or by said
Debtor, and the transfer and delivery Ofany prop
erty by him are forbidden by law.
That meeting Of the Creditors Of said Debtor,
70 prove their debts and choose one or more as
signees Of his estate, will be held at Court OF
Insolvency 10 be holden at Probate Court Room IN
said Portland, ON the second day Of May, A. ID.
1887, at ten O'Clock In the forenoon.
Given under my hand the date first above writ
ten. II. X. SARGENT.
Deputy Sheriff, as Messenger Of the Court Of In
solyency for said County Of Cumberland.
ap12&10
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Grand Social Asaomh Iu

Tomorrow evening the Cumberland Row
ing Association will give their social assem-
bly, at Mechanics Hall, on which occasion
the long list Of prizes described in the
PRESS the other day will be exhibited. A
most attractive order of dances has been
prepared and Chandler will furnish excel
lant mucic
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WE PROPOSE

e our customers
best bargains it
en- our good for
IRE.
Ist returned from
Auction Sale of
DIS in New York,
purchased large
1t so cents on a
. former prices.
many other goods
er at lower prices
before made on
IS.
;toria Lawns &c yd
,toria Lawns
ioc yd
toria Lawns
IL l-2c yd
toria Lawns
20, rs and soc yd
ID Nainsook I3c yd
; and Spot Mulls
eS.
VA, India Linens,
heckS, Brocade
amer Welts, &c.
e goods are very
der price.
of 40 pcs. Cream
tain Scrim at the
lied price of &C
Coiored Madras
in. Wide, former
, cents, at only
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I'm Insolvency.

Court Of Insolvency for the County Of Cumberl and
State OF Maine. April II, A. ID. 1887.
In case Of CHARLES ID. THOMES and CHARLES
A. THOMES, individually and as eOpartners
under the name OF Q. ID. THOMES 4 CO., Of
Portland, Insolyent Debtors.
THIS Is to give notice, that on the eleventh
IL day OF April, A. u. 1887, Warrant
In Insolvency was issued by Henry q, Peabody,
Judge Of the Court of Insolvency for said County
Of Cumberland, against the estates Of said
CHARLES ID. THOMES and CHARLES A.
THOMES, both OF Portland,
adiudged TO be Insolvent Debtors, individually and
as copartners aforesaid. on petition Of said
Debtors, which petition was filed on the eleventh
day OF April, A. ID. 1887 TO which date interest
on claims Is to be computed
That the payment Of any debts TO or by said
Debtors and the transfer and delivery Of any prop
erty by them are forbidden by law.
That meeting Of the Creditors OF said Debtors,
TO prove their debts and choose one or more as
slgnees OF their estate, viii be held al Court Of
Insolvency 70 be holden at Probate Court Room,
In said Portland, on the second day Of May,
A. ID. 1887, at ten O'Clock In the forenoon.
Given under my hand the date first above writ
ten. II. X. SARGENT
Deputy Sheriff, as Messenger OF the Court Of In
solvency for said County OF Cumberland.
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Rev. Or. Bashford.

The following was unanimously adopted
at the meeting of the Methodist clergymen
in the city yesterday:
Whereas the Rev. Dr. Bashford is about to
leave US, therefore we, the preachers Of Portland
and vicinity. desire to express our regret at the
sundering of the pleasant ties that have bound US
iogether forsthe past three years; and also our
ngn appreciation OF his Christian spirit and
earnest and faithful work
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LACE And TRIMMING DEPT.

We do not hesitate to say
that we have in this dept the
most elegant line of goods
evsr shown in this market,
embracing all the new and
desirable novelties of the
season.
Special attention paid to
Materials, Trimmings, and
Fans suitable for graduating
classes.
ladies' Collars, Cuffs and
Ruchings; corsets, Cloves,
Hosiery and Underwear in
full variety.
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The New HouIton Academy.

The building committee of the Houlton
Academy meet at Waterville, next Saturday,
at the office of Hon. e. f. Webb, to open the
proposals for Wording Hail." the new
building to be erected at Houlton. Contract
ors should see that their bids a,e forwarded
in ample time for action.
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The Ladies' Handbook.

The ladies of Chestnut street church hove
compiled handbook that will commend
itself to ladies generally, and which con be
found ON sale at Charles Days new toy store
and +. b. Clark's book store. The book is
neatly bound in red cloth, and covers &c
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SILK DRESS FABRICS.

We are now showing in this
department
Summer silks at 25c yd
Foulard Soc yd
Surah silks, all shades CSC yd
Surah silks, &c inch, 75c yd
colored Rhadames, Sl.oo
and Sl.25 yd
CoIored eros Grains,
Sl.OO and .25 yd
Colored FailIe Franchise,
sI.2o yd
FaiIle Francise, SI.2o,
$I.35, $i.50 yd
Blk. Rhadames, 80 cts,
$I,OO, SI.25, Si.5O,
Sl.67, SITS and $500 yd.
Tufted Satin, all shades,
SI.o0 yd
Fancy and Plain velvets and
Pushes.
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Y. NJ. c. 4. Anniversary.

The thirty-fourth anniversary Of the Port
land Young Mems Christian Association
will be observed at City Hall tomorrow
evening at o'clock. The address by Rev.
DR.. Gregg will be on 1.-THE Debtorship of
Young Men" Shaw's Quartette and Mrs. A
b. Morrison will render delightful music
and Mr. Walter S. Smith will preside at the
organ. Those who have not secured their
tickets had better do so at once by calling
at the Y. NJ c. A. rooms where they may be
obtained free of charge. Following will be
the programme Of the EVENINGS exercises:
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with the first bottle of Hoods Sarsaparilla, my
headache entirely disappeared, and where before
l could not muster up an appetite for my meals,
can not now get enough meals to satisfy my appe-
tite. am at present taking my second bottle and
feel like a different person. WILLIAM LANSING
pnc A q A W..
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I'm Insolvency.

Court of Insolvency for the County Of Cumberland,
State of Maine. April IL, A. ID. 1887.
In case Of GEORGE ii. IRISH Insolvent Debtor
THIS Is to give notice, that ON the eleventh
IL day of April, A. ID. 1887, warrant
In Insolvency was issued by Henry q. Peabody,
Judge Of the Court Of Insolvency for said County
Of Cumberland, against the estate Of said
GEORGE II. IRISH, Of Portland,
adjudged to be an Insolvent Debtor, ON petition OF
said Debtor, which petition was filed ON the
eleventh day OF April, A. ID. 1887, to which
date interest on claims Is 10 be computed.
That the payment Of any debts to or by said
Debtor and the transfer and delivery Of any prop
erty by him are forbidden by law.
That meeting OF the Creditors Of said Debtor,
to prove their debts and choose one or more as
slgnees Of his estate, will be held at a Court Of In
solyency TO be holden at Probate Court Room In
said Portland. on the second day Of May, A. ID.
1887, az ten O'Clock in the forenoon
Given under my hand the date first above writ
ten. III. r. SARGENT,
Deputy Sheriff. as Messenger OF the Court Of In
solyency for said County Of Cumberland.
apI2&10
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The congregational Club

The April meeting ofthe Club was held
last evening at the Preble House. This ses-
sion was exclusively for the members of the
Club and large attendance gathered, near
ly one hundred being present from Portland
and vicinity.
After delightful social hour the Club sat
down in the grand dining hall to fine sup
per admirably served with the following
menu:
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EOk sALE-Farm within one mile OF Grand
- trunk Depot, In Falmouth, and four miles
from Portland; very desirable place for one wish
Ing to live in the untry in.summer; fine location
Enquire OF III. T. MERRILL, ON the place. 12-4
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LINEN DEPARTMENT.

40 pieces soc II. X. Table
Damaslk 3Sc yd
@ pieces ga inch Cream
Damask soc yd
A pieces GO inch Satin
Damask use yd
so dozen SIS BIeached
Napkins SI.OO dOz.
so dozen SIS Bleached
Napkins, extra $3.50 dOz.
so dozen Huck Towels Zoe each
% lO-4 Il. Red Covers SI.2J each
so lO-4 Cream Covers las each
30 TurcOman Covers $50 each
4 lot Butchers Linen I5c yd
\ lot Cream Scersucker Sc yd
I lot Dress Print 5cyd
4 lot yd wide brown Cot
ton soy
4 lot Dress Satines I2 l-2c yd
WOOL BLANKETS.
Rather than to pack them
away we shall offer 25
pairs MA Extra Heavy
White Blankets at 1925 pair
o5 pairs E2-4 Fine White
Blankets at $500 pair
ALSO
20 pairs Odd Blankets at about
One-haIf former price.
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Blue Points,
Veal Outlets, Dreaded with Mushrooms
Banana Fritters
Roast Turkey, Cranberry Sauce.
Drowned Mashed Potatoes. French Peas.
Lobster Salad.
- Olves. Lettuce.
Vanilla Ice Cream. Assorted Cake.
Fruit Charlotte Russo.
Coffee.
Following the supper, in the brief bust
ness session, the Club received a generous
installment of new members. This regular
feature of the meetings evincing the remark
able prosperity Of the club. The subject of
discussion for the evening, Business Moral
ity and Religion" was opened by Prof. II L..
Chapman of Bowdoin College, in brief adj
dress of marked ability, clearness and cam
dor. 1t was earnestly maintained that bust
ness cannot be safely, soundly or honestly
carried on without a foundation upon the
principles of religious truth. Business
should not be so conducted that advantage
should be taken of the necessities or the ig-
norance of other people. If such advantage
is taken it cannot be done with honor or hon
esty The discussion was continued in
spirited seven minute addresses by Rev.
Geo. M. Howe of Lewiston, Rev. T. S. Root
of Auburn and Rev. +. T. Bayley of this
city. The more formal consideration of the
subject was succeeded by volunteer speak
ers in which some excellont points were
made. Throughout the discussion was
weighty, brilliant and very suggestive, and
the occasion was deservedly pronounced by
all q success,
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Commissioners Meeting.


NOTICE Is hereby given that the eO-partner-
IN ship heretofore existing between the UNI
dersigned under the firm name and style Of Jones,
4 Hussey Is this day dissolved by mutual con-
sent. Mr. Jones viii continue the business under
the style Of L. +. Jones Co., at the store OF the
late firm No. 275 Commercial street, Portland
and will collect the debts to and settle the llabii
ties Of the late partnership.
l.. FRANK JONES,
SHUBAEL s. HUSSEY.
Portland, April 18th, 1887. apri2d3ts
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NOTGCE-If the gentleman who exchanges
IN hats (by mistake,) at st. Lukes CathedIai,
sunday evening, viii call at 455 CONGRESS- 81,
he can get his own. 121
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FfOR sALE-S1 800 will buy a good and well
n established business In Portland; n part
advanced; the rest to remain on time For parti-
a ulars address, BUSINESS, Press Office. i21
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NOTICE rs HEREBY GIVEN, that U,

NOTICE ~ HEREBY GIVEN, that the
~ subscriber has been duly appointed Execu-
tor Of the Win Of
THOMAS RIPLEY MATTHEWS, late Of Deer
ing,
In the County OF Cumberland, deceased, and has
taken upon himself that trust by giving bonds as
the law directs. All persons having demands upon
the estate OF said deceased are required TO exhibit
the same, and all persons indebted to said estate
are called upon to make payment to
LWALTER +. GOODRICH, Executor.
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BLACK DRESS GOODS.

We have the most extensive line
OF Black Goods ever shown i'm this
market, containing all the Fine
Fg brics and Novelties of the sea-
son. Our Silk Warp Henrietta and
Cfarrift Cloths, Convent Cloths,
Nuns veilings, and Speciaifies i'm
Mourning Goods, are worthy of
careful notice.
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Dry Goods Business

Sale.
TN consequence OF the death Of the proprIetors
IL the business OF b. II. Gladding s Co. is offered
for immediate sale. This is an excellent OppOr-
tunity to secure thoroughly organized retail dry
goods business In Providence, X. |. Oldest house,
X. i. COMSToCk, Executor Providence, r.. /.
april div
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DRESS Innings.

A full assortment of all shades
i'm Dress Innings TO match.
We have n PRACTICAL DRESS
MAKER i'm charge OF our Lining
Department., and customers can
be sure OF correct information.
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Hoods SarsapariIIa
loo Doses one DOLLAR.

Sold by all druggists. 81; six for So Prepared
only by c. l. HOOD & CO., Apotheearies Lowell,
Mass
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LwALTER +. GOODRICH, Executor.
Deering, April 5, 1887. apr12d1aw3wTus

LNOR sALE-One Of the best general hard
IL ware stores In Northern New England;
country town; clean stock Of hardware, stoves,
er0ekery, tlnware, and kitchen furnishing goods;
Will sell at Invoice; on easy terms TO responsible
parties stock and tools about 81, 800; can be re-
duced II preferred; extra chance for a live man
run by present owner over ten years; best OF
reasons for selling. Address HARDWARE,
Press ONCE. 1922
ITO LET-Lower partIof house, In thorough re-
Il pair; two ladies would take board with family
convenient Apply at b07 CONGRESS 81.
LNOR sALE-Stock and fixtures Of one Of the
IL best grocery and provision stores IN the city;
location the best. Address H. c., Press Once.
12-1
ENOUND-A pair OF speetaeles which the owner
II can have by calling at 200 NEWBURY ST,
and paying for this advertisement. 121
VUANTED-Gml for general housewOrk one
w that understands cooking, In a family Of
two. Apply at % PINE ST. 12-1
RIO LET-A pleasant and convenient house.
Il Inquire OF JABEZ TRUE, 3o4 Fore street,
at True Bros. 12-1
WANTED-Immediat coat makers 2
w pant makers, vest makers. l.. &. YOUNG,
49G1a Congress street. 12-1
ITO LET-Storage for wet and dry merchan-
IL disc. Apply to CHASE BROTHERS., head
Long Wharf. 1923
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C0L0RED DRESS GOODS.

COlOfed Novelties and COmbina-
ton Suifings i'm great varie-
~ OF styles and prices.
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Creates an Appetite.

ad
- A ever was. |
---..lv medicine" FRED j.
..lhcoln, Mass.
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SUBURBAN NEWS.

IIOH Il Ao1I )
Superintendent of School
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1887-03-10
THE IRON MASK.
Some Thoughts Suggested by the Fate OF
Its Mysterious Wearer.

Some Thoughts Suggested by the Fate OF
Its Mysterious Wearer.
He was the most noted man ever in
ron, though his transactions were nee
sssarily limited. Yet he was head and
ears in iron, and no matter what the
state of the market might be, he was
always caring the same quantity. For
q man isolated from society and shut in
by so much iron, fortune compelled him
70 carry a great deal on hls shoulders.
Although the name of the man in the
iron mask has never been satisfactorily
determined, so well was the secret
Sept, yet it has been generally con-
coded that he was a man of noble
blood. It must have been only through
pretense that his blood was bad that
bis political physicians prescribed iron,
and when it was administered, poor
fellow, it went to his head. What IRON
clad oaths he must have INDUCED in,
because he was compelled to take his
medicine!
His keeper was undoubtedly hard and
cruel like his mask, and took delight in
ibing him. If he caught him blubber-
ing over his fate he reminded him, with
malicious irony, that prisoners were not
allowed to get up masked bawls in the
Bastile. The mask resembled an iron
pot, and If they played little game of
poker together and the mask won he
was saluted with the ironic remark:
1.-THE pot is yours. F"
1t was hard joke.
may have been that the mask him.
.elf had his facetious moments. and
asked his jailor if he wouldn't be kind
enough to knock the top of his head off,
adding: 'f Tmasking too much, SAY
30.
What fine opportunity he had for
telling the prison washerwoman that
she need only wash his night cap, he
could iron it himself; or applying to the
authorities for some restorative war
ranted 10 bring out the hair Texas
Siftisgs.
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Give the Fowls Exercise.


Scratching is about the only sx 8.
else, and as exercise is necessary Y.
good health, it can readily be seen taas
the hen must be given the rign. y
scratch. As it is now a little ou1 =
season for flowers and garden oeas' :
substitute can be provided BY using ~
straw, clover, hay, dry leaves, etc. ... y
this litter throw a few oats, iis''o
wheat, barley, buckwheat, and oeeas'0. J.
ally a few sunhower seeds. 10 lv'
throw down all these grains az oh.s'
but vary them in order 10 have cnanss
If the grains disappear, it Is no1 $.
cause the hens can not find them 3,
they viii pick out every one. : - -
mode of feeding is better than ~ ~ !.
condition powders ever made, ana :
place of wearing the poultry on. X
maturely, will build them up stroas'
healthy and profitable. Prairie fa'A's''